Job Description

Job description
Reading Borough Council Commercial Services has an ambitious programme of refurbishments to ensure we meet Decent Homes Standards across our housing stock which numbers 6,500 homes. Our team is looking for a Plumber to work as part of a busy team to undertake a quality repairs service to our housing stock with an aspiration to deliver upper quartile performance.



This role is based locally in Reading and includes the use of a company van, a monthly tool allowance, and the potential to earn up to 5,000 in overtime and call-out payments (OTE)



Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity is the key to our success.

About the role:

This position is full-time Monday - Friday on site by 08:00am and leaving site at 16:00pm.



You will carry out Plumbing works as required for the Reactive Repairs Ream, in a safe and effective manner in accordance with all relevant regulations and legislation applying logical fault diagnostic techniques on either schedule of rates, priced or day work basis as instructed by management and in accordance with the Councils Pay and Productivity scheme.




You must have an exceptional understanding of customer fulfilment. You will be supplied with a company vehicle, specialist tools, mobile phone/ PDA, and all other items that will allow you to perform to the highest standards.

About you:

This is an exceptional opportunity; as such we are looking for people with:


A good general standard of education with GCSEs or equivalent in Maths and English. Must have served a recognised plumbing apprenticeship. Must have a City and Guilds or equivalent qualification in plumbing and a minimum of five years' experience. City and Guilds or NVQ level 2 in Plumbing with demonstrable experience of a range of plumbing skills including repairs and maintenance and complete bathroom installations. Knowledge of Building Trades/Construction.




You'll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you'll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.




Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:

Work Together as one team -

work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do

Drive Efficiency -

show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential

Be Ambitious -

be demanding of our own performance - striving to be even better - and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way

Make a Difference to Reading -

maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed

Our offer:

We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you'll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.





A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:


Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave A wide range of flexible working opportunities Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS) Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax In addition, a tool allowance is paid monthly. A suitably sized Vehicle and fuel will be provided for travelling to and from work and for work use only. Off road parking is preferred but non-essential. Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Uniform and PPE provided

To arrange a confidential discussion on this position please contact Sean Donaghue - Assistant Repairs and Maintenance Manager -

sean.donaghue@reading.gov.uk

Closing date: Sunday 22nd June 2025



Interview Date: to be confirmed



Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.